Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX2780Q vs MSI Optix G32CQ4

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX2780Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G32CQ4

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ EX2780Q and MSI Optix G32CQ4 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix G32CQ4 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix G32CQ4 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
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MSI Optix G32CQ4

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX2780QMSI Optix G32CQ4
70Gear score70
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is BenQ EX2780Q or MSI Optix G32CQ4 better?

BenQ EX2780Q and MSI Optix G32CQ4 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: MSI Optix G32CQ4 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix G32CQ4 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix G32CQ4 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).